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In most cases your appointment will be face to face. If we need to change this to a virtual appointment we will be in contact with you via email with your Zoom details.
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You can book appointments online for yourself or for someone else. To book a follow up appointment please contact the hospital directly.
To book online and secure an appointment you will need to pay at the time of booking. Your chosen appointment slot will be held for 20 minutes while you complete the booking form.
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Dr James Ahlquist
Consultant in Endocrinology and Diabetes
BSc, MB, ChB, PhD, FRCP
Professional profile:
I am a Physician with a specialist expertise in endocrinology, diabetes and general medicine. My clinical practice includes all aspects of general endocrinology, including disorders of the thyroid, pituitary, parathyroid, pancreas and adrenal glands and also reproductive disorders. I trained in Bristol, Birmingham and Oxford and also worked at Massachusetts General Hospital (USA). I have worked as a Consultant in Southend since 1995, and also do regional clinics in Essex and London.